Abstract
We report a case of bilateral endogenous Escherichia coli endophthalmitis in an insulin-dependent diabetic. This condition appears to occur almost exclusively in diabetics, and is invariably related to a urinary tract infection. Treatment of any infection in diabetics should be aggressive, and any deterioration in vision should be addressed promptly.
MeSH terms
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
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Endophthalmitis / complications*
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Endophthalmitis / drug therapy
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Endophthalmitis / microbiology
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Escherichia coli Infections / complications*
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Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
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Escherichia coli Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Treatment Outcome
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Urinary Tract Infections / complications
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Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy
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Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology